Sourcing Intern, Development & Production APP

Join adidas Internship Program!

Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your internship with a global leader in the industry? At adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives. Our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world, with a “You Got This” mentality to reach beyond possibilities!

This 6-month Part-Time Internship at adidas provides you with a unique opportunity to apply what you've learned at university, use your knowledge in practice, and live your passion for sports in our Shanghai for Global Sourcing business.

Why adidas?

• Dynamic Industry: With sports playing an increasingly important role in people's lives, both on and off the field, we operate in a highly attractive industry with lots of potentials.
• Innovative Environment: We push the boundaries of products, quality, experiences, and services based on our deep understanding of our consumers and the authenticity of the adidas brand.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We champion DEI by fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work

About the Souring Operations Team:

• Execute the development process to ensure on time Buy Ready and commercialization process excellence.
• Execute adidas standard process to monitor that suppliers and manufacturing partners adhere to adidas-Group quality standards.
• Conduct final inspection on samples and bulks by ensuring that finished goods meet adidas requirements.

Key Objectives & Opportunity:

• To learn how to work with team from different backgrounds and experience international work vibe.
• To enhance data, project management and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the various stakeholders - Creation Centres, T1, T2, and various other parties - to drive the development.
• Execute all adidas process to ensure styles are developed on time and in good quality, includes checking the desired function, quality, size, cost and manufacturability, etc.
• Monitor that all development samples, size sets, pre-sell and SMS are produced accurately, and are shipped on time.

Key Working Relationships:

• T1 (garment suppliers)/T2 (material suppliers)
• Creation center
• Quality
• Costing
• Planning
• Material
• Manufacturing excellence

Requirement:

• An undergraduate or master degree. Preferably major in Technical or Engineering
• The basic knowledge on garment construction and manufacturing
• Strong communication skill, fluent in Chinese & English (written and spoken)
• Structural and logical thinking
• Self-disciplined and motivated, quick learning ability
• Part-time work experience in the apparel industry preferred
• At least 3 working days per week, 6 months service period
• Readiness to start the internship in Jan 2025 with 6 months duration.